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Is 10,000 steps a day worth your personal data? How 80% of fitness apps are selling your privacy

By Chiara Castro last updated

New research found alarming rates of data collection and sharing among today's top fitness apps, with Strava and Fitbit being the most data-hungry.

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The best antivirus software 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated Whether you need protection for one device or comprehensive coverage for the whole household, I've compared the best antivirus options out there.

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Five essential tips for keeping your new PC secure

By Sammy Ekaran published

Enhance the security of that new PC and save yourself a lot of headaches down the road

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5 cybersecurity habits to take into 2025

By River Hart published

Now’s the time to make your New Year’s cybersecurity resolutions – and simple changes can have a huge impact. Here are my 5 top habits to adopt.

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7 VPN predictions to look out for in 2025

By Chiara Castro published

Quantum computing, AI, and more – some of the best VPN providers share their predictions of what the new year holds for the VPN industry.

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5 cybersecurity predictions to look out for in 2025

By Chiara Castro published

What's in store for internet security and privacy next year? Here are the main cybersecurity predictions to look out for in 2025.

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Buying a new laptop for Christmas? Here's why you need a VPN

By Chiara Castro published

Sign up for a secure (and discounted) VPN service to protect your new device with a couple of clicks. Here's all you need to know.

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Fake parcel delivery texts are the fastest-growing phishing scam this holiday season – here’s how to avoid them

By Christian Rowlands published

Fake text message alerts claiming to be from legitimate courier services are the fastest-growing scam this holiday season – here's how to avoid them.

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Salt Typhoon: US cybersecurity watchdog urges switch to Signal-like messaging apps

By Chiara Castro published

Using only end-to-end encrypted apps is CISA's main security tip to secure your mobile communication in the wake of the biggest telecom attack in US history.

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Targeting citizens based on their political views is illegal, said EU data watchdog

By Chiara Castro published

The EU Commission was found to illegally target citizens with ads using sensitive personal data based on their political views, the European Data Protection Supervisor's decision can reveal.

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